The 9 Best Tamiya Tank models (2023 reviews)

The primary difference between this Sherman tank model kit vs the "Easy Eight" is the RUNNING GEAR. It is offering more than 3000 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. This one is not as detailed as the Easy Eight kit, yet a good model to learn various assembly and painting techniques.

The Typical Tamiya upper / lower design means that the space above the treads is hollow. Parts fit together well, and the model offers parts for some variations of the Sherman tank. The model offers parts for some variations of the sherman tank. The interior of the tank is just a giant unsightly hollow area. It has a lot of room for customization. This kit would be a lot easier to build just because of the running gear.

Why We Like This:

A very well designed model kit
Great for less experienced model builders such as myself
Good investment for long term

Best For adult: Tamiya First Model

Buy on Amazon

Next on the list, we've got yet another product that manages to win our hearts. It's the tamiya first model and it's widely considered as product that has the most suitable features. This high quality tamiya kit comes with detailed assembling and painting instructions along with a 2 page complete history of the walker bulldog. It is designed to move due to the tension after stretching them onto the carriage. It is easy to build, it has good details and good decals. It is a simple kit for a quick build and airbrushed with high gloss OD so it will look like it is off the showroom floor.

The tread is one piece, made out of a rubbery material. It does appear to be of typical tamiya quality and assembly is very straightforward. The crew is great, the wheels and treads are easy, and you will love the moveable parts. This one is more intended for a beginner but it's fun all the same.

Why We Like This:

Excellent model kit, very accurate and detailed
Easy build and fun to paint and weather
Has lots of small parts to build
Good cheapie to get your feet wet or practice new skills

Best For Scale Model kits: Tamiya Highly accurate static display Model

Buy on Amazon

The tamiya highly accurate static display model is capable of outshining several other products featured in this list in overall features in its price range. It is an excellent, detailed kit of a classic tank that is fun to build even for a less experienced modeler. It is manned by a crew of four and its main armament is the 105mm m64 l71a tank gun, with secondary armament of a. The tow chain comes straight and needs to be wrapped around the turret basket. The instructions are very clear, all parts fit perfectly together and are large and sturdy enough to be handled easily and forgive mistakes. The inside of the lower hull has provision for the old battery powered motor system.

While more on the easier side (about 130 parts), this kit is very fun to build. The tracks are flexible vinyl. The machine guns mounted on the top are very thin and may break easily.

Why We Like This:

Holds up well for overall detail
Excellent model kit with plenty of room for adding details
A good addition to a collection of israeli armor
Easy clear and great model kit you will love the rubber banded tracks

Best For An Even better price: Tamiya Nice Model

Buy on Amazon

Best part: tamiya nice model costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. It is a model kit of the world war ii german stug iv tank destroyer from tamiya. It is easy to build and looks great when finished. The kit includes decals for diferent versions. The add-on/optional cement blocks are fun, and the plastic adheres to paint very well.

This kit could have used a few more extras like extra packs, boxes, tarps, etc. The instruction booklet also provides you with a detailed history of the German tank destroyer forces as well as the Stug IV development in particular. It would be a good first for young people starting in the hobby.

Why We Like This:

Very nice and detailed model kit
Nice plastic for cutting compared to revell, easy to work with
Awesome fit and finish on assembly
Great for advance or just starting

Best With Nice detail: Tamiya Good Model

Buy on Amazon

Best part: tamiya good model costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. It is great for first time modern russian tank models. It is a type v-46, v-12 cylinder, multi-fuel engine. These are one piece "rubber band" style tracks, made from flexible styrene. They actually have VINYL tracks, that come in strips where you will actually have to connect them together with glue or heat the connecting pins with a warm screwdriver or knife and melt the pins down some but commonly referred to as RUBBER BAND because they can stretch.

This is a great beginners model for anyone not familiar with Russian tanks, such as the more advanced T-80 and T-90 variants. It is typical tamiya quality, which means quality and no drama. It comes with decals for other countries and comes with decals for other countries.

Why We Like This:

Rubber tracks and typical 90s style tamiya kit
Great kit with many details just like in typical tamiya fashion
One of the new comers and featured product

Best Model: Tamiya Excellent Model

Buy on Amazon

Tamiya makes beautiful and great model with classic and smartly choosen materials. It is easy to build tamiya all the way. This is definately a more advanced kit only for the reason you'll be building up a working suspension, much like you would on a bigger Tamiya RC tank model. The original color scheme is the olive drab green so no paint required. The kit is really detailed and over designed for the suspension. All the parts fit almost perfect, no sanding needed, and the end result looks awesome, especially with the right weathering.

This is a model kit and construction is required. There are decals for four different markings. The fit and finish is typical Tamiya. It is a great kit to build.

Why We Like This:

One-piece flexible tracks help speed the assembly
Excellent model of a less famous wwii tank
Straight forward, well engineered, accurate model kit
Well done, accurate, nice choice of decals for several historically important units/actions

Best Tank Kit: Tamiya high Quality Model Kit

Buy on Amazon

Next on the list, we've got yet another product that manages to win our hearts. It's the tamiya high quality model kit and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient products you can buy. It is a plastic model kit that you build and paint. It provides a lower parts count and does lend itself to an easier and sometimes more enjoyable build. Even for it's age, this is still a pretty nice kit of an underappreciated tank. It is very detailed, but still leaves room for the super-detailer.

The best part of the model is to build the gun. It is easy enough to build for a beginner. The kit is molded in a "sand" color. The tracks can be glued together, definitely a must have.

Why We Like This:

Fabulous detail, excellent fit, two figures included, and one-piece vinyl tracks that look great
Excellent kit and an excellent value
Nearly flawless instructions, minimal flash, exquisite part fit, and minimal filler
Fantastic fit and finish and once airbrushed it really made a great static display

Best Overall Easy Eight Kit: Tamiya Great Kit

Buy on Amazon

Tamiya is known for creating practical and outstanding model for people on the go. This model assembly kit depicts the korean war variant of the m4a3e8 " easy eight " sherman. It is easy to build, but with some smaller detail assemblies to make it look realistic. This kit comes with a bonus russian " field car " which is a pretty bare bones item on it's own ( no stowage, decals or figure) but would be a nice element in a diorama.

This Sherman is a pleasure to assemble and even more fun to paint and weather. It has the vinyl single length tracks, not bad new tooling so the tracks have good detail. It is molded in a dark green and plastic easy to work with. These fun snap together model kits require no glue and are color molded, minimizing the use of paint for an accurate and dynamic model.

Why We Like This:

Reliable and available in huge numbers
Good investment for long term

Best For novice modeler: Tamiya Tank Model

Buy on Amazon

The tamiya tank model is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your regular usage. This IS-3 heavy tank model by Tamiya has continuous belt-type black tracks. It's molded to the hull of the tank. It comes with its own cast steel texture. It fits perfect like all tamiya kits. It includes a detailed flexible track to add to that comes with a movable 122mm main gun. It is perfect for the novice modeler. When completed it is a beautiful and accurate model of this ground-breaking tank design. It's an excellent model and it's a moderate skill level.

Why We Like This: